SUMMIT COUNTY, Ohio — *Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report.
As the state of Ohio sees an increase in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, local health departments continue to prioritize vaccine distribution.
On Monday, Summit County Public Health announced additional opportunities for residents to receive the COVID -19 vaccine.
The most recent effort to reduce severe illness, hospitalization and death, as well as slow the spread of the disease, is a home based vaccination program available to all Summit County residents. The program allows Summit County Public Health employees to visit the homes of individuals and administer the vaccine by appointment. Moderna, Pfizer, and Johnson and Johnson are all available through the home based program.
If you'd like to schedule a home based appointment, you can call 330-926-5795 or click here to schedule a vaccine visit online.
The implementation of the home based program is in addition the drive thru clinics currently being offered on Wednesday's at 1867 W. Market Street from 9 a.m. to 11. a.m. and 1p.m. to 6 p.m. No appointment is necessary to take advantage of the derive thru clinics.
If you have additional questions or need more information, you can call the Covid-19 line at (330) 926-5795. Representative are available to help Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
The Public Health office recommends that residents continue follow the following safety guidelines:
- Stay home if you’re sick, even with mild symptoms
- Maintain social distancing of at least six feet from non-household members Wear a mask in public
- Consider necessary travel only
- Follow good hygiene standards
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Use hand sanitizer frequently
- Avoid touching your face
- Cover coughs and sneeze
*Editor's Note: The video in the player above is from a previous report.